Kigali, Off the Beaten Path
Kigali, Off the Beaten Path
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Have you already seen the Kigali highlights? Want to see some less touristy parts of the city? This guide provides all of the best 'off the beaten path' things to do in Kigali, Rwanda!
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Unique Museums and Memorials
Kandt House Museum
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Go for the history, stay for the (live) reptile collection out back!
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Rwanda Art Museum
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Evolution of Rwandan art housed in the old presidential house! You can also still see the scattered debris from the plane crash that killed the president in 1994.
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Belgian Peacekeepers Memorial
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The site where ten Belgian UN peacekeepers were murdered by the Hutu extremists in order to provoke a withdrawal of the UN forces, which then cleared the way for the full scale of the Rwandan genocide to unfold.
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Food and Drink Experiences
Kweza Craft Brewery
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Visit Rwanda's first (and only!) craft brewery - it's entirely owned and run by women!
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1000 Hills Distillery
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Come to try the liquor (at your own risk!) and stay for the amazing views, good food, and fashion boutique!
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Ubumwe Grande Hotel
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Head to the top floor of Ubumwe to grab a drink and enjoy the best panoramic views in Kigali!
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Join Local Activities
Sports
Cercle Sportif de Kigali
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Play tennis or go for a swim at one of Rwanda's oldest fitness clubs! It's the place to see and be seen.
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14 KG 303 St
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Join the largest drop-in boxing community in Rwanda! Every Tuesday / Thursday from 6:30-8:00pm and Saturday from 10am-12 - you don't need to have any gear to join!
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Events and Activities
Seeing Hands
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Book a no-frills massage with an amazing (visually impaired) masseuse!
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BK Arena
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Visit the BK Arena website (below) to see what events are happening! Whether it's a concert or a basketball game, it won't disappoint!
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Lavana
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Head to Lavana for 'Live Music Fridays' to see some local talent perform in a variety of genres.
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Mamba
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Go bowling at the only bowling alley in Rwanda! Experience a fully manual bowling experience (where the pins are reset by hand!)
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Gracie
Hi Everyone!
My name is Gracie and I've been living in Kigali, Rwanda for the last 3.5 years! I fell in love with the "Land of a Thousand Hills" ever since I first visited in 2017 and have been fortunate to be able to live here and travel throughout the country. It's my goal to leave no stone unturned and to explore all that Rwanda has to offer.
It's my hope that through these guides, you will fall in love with Rwanda as much as I have. From 'must-sees' to my favorite hidden gems, I've done my best not to leave anything out.
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